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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.73, 9,335.86 and 2,895.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.73, 9,335.86 and 2,895.10 is: 4,342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.73 : 9,335.86 = 2,895.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.73/9,335.86 = 2,895.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.73x = 9,335.86 × 2,895.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.73x = 27,028,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,028,217.71/6,223.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.77

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